– Cap convex to umbonate, grayish-brown, with grayish-brown scales on a grayish-brown ground.
– Gills croded, free, white, bruising reddish.
– Stem white, often reddening when scratched, turning brownish with age.
– Stem base bulbous, without a distinct margin.
– Ring prominent, double-layered.
– Flesh white, reddening, with a slightly musty odor.
Lepiotoid agarics
Conifer Parasol
Chlorophyllum olivieri
LC
Least concern
Edible
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Characteristics
Ecology
Grows mainly in coniferous forest, preferably in anthills and in the needle litter under spruce trees. Sometimes also in deciduous forest.
Notes
Edible but not considered a delicacy.
Similar species
C. brunneum has a marginate bulb and a single-layered ring.
C. rachodes has a more pronounced color contrast between the dark cap scales and the lighter background.
C. rachodes has a more pronounced color contrast between the dark cap scales and the lighter background.
